Why puppy food?

ByMarion Nestle and Malden Nesheim

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Question:

Must all puppies eat “puppy food” or is it okay to just feed them larger servings of regular dog food?

Answer:

We would recommend feeding your puppy only regular dog food that is labeled “for all life stages.” This means that the food meets the nutrient requirements for standards of growth established by AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials).